Self-led Eating during Stressful Times - with Jeanne Catanzaro

Jeanne Catanzaro, a licensed clinical psychologist and certified IFS therapist, discusses the impact of the pandemic on individuals' relationships with food and their bodies. The conversation explores how the pandemic has amplified existing cultural tensions around eating, leading to increased stress and disordered eating patterns. Catanzaro emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and understanding the various "parts" within oneself that influence eating behaviors. She advocates for a "self-led eating and well-being practice" that involves unburdening extreme beliefs about food and creating an environment conducive to both emotional and physical health. The discussion touches on the collective burdens related to body image and the need for greater awareness of systemic inequalities affecting marginalized bodies.